If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she shares a quote reminding us of the power in showing kindness to others, when we aren't feeling the greatest ourselves.

"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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The Cost of Beauty

Is there a cost to all things that are beautiful? Explore this question and more in part 3 of a multi-part blog series by 9th Hour Theatre Company about transcendent beauty.

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Canadian Wildfires Rage On: Urgent Call For Prayer

Last Spring the National House of Prayer (NHOP) called for a National Prayer alert for the fires in Fort St. John and Northern BC and Alberta. They saw immediate responses from their prayer partners and intercessors across the nation. Many miracles were reported.

NHOP is calling on us once again to pray for areas affected by wildfires. In BC, Kelowna and West Kelowna are under states of emergency. As well in the Northwest Territories, Yellowknife has issued an evacuation order..

On Tuesday August 22, 2023, our National Prayer call will focus on praying for these communities affected by wildfires.

Please join them at 10am ET. Use the NHOP ZOOM link.

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An Actor Prepares Part 2

Why are we so drawn to beautiful things, but often repelled just as much? Explore this question and more in part 4 of a multi-part blog series by 9th Hour Theatre Company about transcendent beauty.

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Ottawa Flood Disaster Response

As Ottawa residents struggle to recover from devastating flash floods, Samaritan’s Purse has accepted a City of Ottawa invitation to offer physical and spiritual help wherever possible. This is the fifth time SP relief teams have served in the Ottawa region. They assisted people impacted by tornadoes in 2018, helped clean up homes after extensive flooding in 2017 and 2019, and removed hundreds of downed trees after a violent 2020 windstorm.
Residents needing help with their home or property can call 1-844-547-2663.

Click here and click 'Donate' to support this and future relief efforts. 

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In a pie-eating contest, it doesn't matter if you win or lose, you get to eat pie.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she shares a quote encouraging to worry less about winning, and focus more on being present in the moment.

"In a pie-eating contest, it doesn't matter if you win or lose, you get to eat pie."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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The Local Beat - Brand New Feature on CHRI

CHRI's Fun Team leader Lydia will be keeping you up to date with events in the region! Listen in for a brand new feature - THE LOCAL BEAT! Submit your church & charitable events at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and listen every weekday at 7:30am, 12:30pm and 4:30pm to find out what's coming up near you!

Tips for Having a Successful Staycation

A new month begins! How are you feeling? Do feel like summer is flying by, and your heart rate is elevated as you anticipate the end of the season and try to cram in as much as you can before the new school year starts? We have a tendency to try to rush the end of summer and anticipate the end. 

With one more month of summer left, you may not get to fit in a road trip or extended holiday, but a staycation can leave you feeling refreshed and recharged... if done right!

Read more for 5 tips for maximizing your staycation.

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Don't let your dream derail you from your destiny.

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she shares a quote encouraging us to put more weight in God's destiny for us, versus our own personal dreams.

"Don't let your dream derail you from your destiny."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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It Takes People to Make the Dream a Reality

Every Monday at 5:00 P.M. ET, Care Baldwin shares a Monday Motivation quote along with a message to encourage you in your life and faith. This week, she shares a reminder that everything is more people when it's shared and experienced with people.

"YOU CAN DESIGN AND CREATE, AND BUILD THE MOST WONDERFUL PLACE IN THE WORLD. BUT IT TAKES PEOPLE TO MAKE THE DREAM A REALITY."

Read more for the audio replay + transcript of Care's message!

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